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Paternity Leave - why new dads aren’t taking up paternity leave?

Paternity Leave - why new dads aren’t taking up paternity leave? Paternity leave payouts ha...

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10.19 11 Apr 2019

Paternity Leave - why new dads...

Paternity Leave - why new dads aren’t taking up paternity leave?

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10.19 11 Apr 2019

Paternity Leave - why new dads aren’t taking up paternity leave?

Paternity leave payouts have dipped by 10% last year and take up among new dads for the scheme remains low.

We spoke to Maeve McIlwee, the Director of Employer Relations with IBEC and asked her if employers are doing enough to encourage dads to take up their parental leave?

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Benefit. IBEC Breakfast Employers Fathers Kieran Cuddihy M Maeve McIlwee Mothers Newstalk Parents Paternity Leave Shane Coleman

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